Tane Norton
| Full name | Rangitane Will Norton | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Date of birth | 30 March 1942 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Waikari, New Zealand | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 87 kg (13 st 10 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| School | Methven District High School | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Position(s) | Hooker | ||
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| New Zealand No. | 694 | ||
| Provincial / State sides | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Points) |
| 1961 |
Mid Canterbury Canterbury |
82 |
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| National team(s) | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Points) |
| 1969–1975, 1977 1971–1977 |
NZ Māori New Zealand |
27 |
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Rangitane Will "Tane" Norton MNZM (born 30 March 1942 in Waikari, Canterbury) is a New Zealand rugby union player. He played at the hooker position. He played for Linwood before he first represented Canterbury in 1969. In 1977 he captained the All Blacks to a series win over the British Lions and played 3 games for the World Invitation XV in South Africa.
In the 2006 New Year Honours, Norton was appointed a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit.
In 1973 and 1974, he was awarded the Tom French Cup for the outstanding Māori player of the year.
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